Hunting Mountain Reedbuck

Mountain Reedbuck is a challenging mountain hunt

Hunting Mountain Reedbuck
Mountain Reedbuck
Characteristics
Scientific Name : Redunca Fulvorufula
Weight : 32 kg (m), 30kg (f)
Shoulder Height : 73cm (m), 70cm (f)
Breeding Season : Year round
Minimum Calibre : .243

About Mountain Reedbuck

Hunting mountain reedbuck is a South African mountain hunt. The mountain reedbuck inhabits an area from the Eastern Cape to south-eastern Botswana. They are most comfortable in the mountains and only venture into the plains to drink water, usually in the early to late mornings. Mountain reedbuck are gregarious and form small family herds of 5-8 animals. The males form bachelor herds, and will only join the females to mate.

Judging a Trophy Mountain Reedbuck

Only males carry horns. The horns of a trophy mountain reedbuck will extend past its ears. Younger males have a soft pulp on the base of their horns which harden with age. SCI minimum for mountain reedbuck is 11 inches.

Mountain Reedbuck Hunting Tips

Hunting mountain reedbuck in South Africa is always a challenge. They flee uphill at the first sight of danger but will often pause, offering an opportunity. It’s a challenging and rewarding mountain hunt.

Mountain Reedbuck Hunting Cost

The cost of hunting a mountain reedbuck is $650 for a trophy mountain reedbuck.